Canvas Print : Cartoon, Convalescent leave, WW1
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Cartoon, Convalescent leave, WW1
Cartoon, Convalescent leave, showing two girls chatting to a little boy dressed as a soldier who has a bandage on his knee. The joke is a pun, revolving around the double meaning of front -- the little boy misunderstands, and thinks they are referring to his forehead. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14187835
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Bandage Chat Chatting Childhood Convalescent Convalescing Crutch Crutches Double Feather Forehead Joke Knee Lapdog Lapdogs Leave Meaning Parasol Pretend Pretending Tent Toys Games
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This evocative cartoon, titled "Convalescent leave" from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the spirit of the early 20th century as two girls engage in a heartfelt conversation with a young soldier, dressed in uniform and sporting a bandage on his knee. The warm and inviting canvas texture adds depth and character to this endearing image from World War I. Order your Canvas Print today and relive the past in stunning detail.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Delightful Moment of Normalcy: A 1915 Cartoon Depicting Convalescent Leave during WWI Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, a brief moment of tranquility is captured in this charming 1915 cartoon from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. The scene unfolds in a serene garden setting, where two young girls, dressed in their Sunday best, are engrossed in a conversation with a little boy dressed as a soldier. The soldier, with a bandage on his knee and a toy rifle slung over his shoulder, looks puzzled as the girls refer to him being on the 'front.' The humor in this cartoon lies in the double meaning of the word 'front.' The girls, meaning the battlefront, are referring to the soldier's military service and recovery during his convalescent leave. However, the little boy, with an innocent and literal interpretation, believes they are referring to his forehead. The soldier, in good spirits, playfully corrects the misunderstanding, much to the delight of the girls. The cartoon captures the essence of childhood during wartime, as children often played at being soldiers and nurses, mimicking the adults around them. The soldier's faithful dog, peeking out from under the tent, adds to the whimsical atmosphere. The girls' parasols and hats adorned with feathers, along with the soldier's toy helmet and crutches, add a touch of elegance and playfulness to the scene. This delightful cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and innocence of children during times of war, providing a brief respite from the harsh realities of the battlefield.
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